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Get Google search results (SERPs) for SEO research

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This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

Use Case Research search engine rankings for SEO analysis: You need to track keyword rankings for your website You want to analyze competitor positions in search results You need data for SEO compe...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.manualtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.set, n8n-nodes-base.splitout, n8n-nodes-base.filter, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.noop

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by simonscrapes.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Get Google search results (SERPs) for SEO research
Workflow name
Get Google search results (SERPs) for SEO research

Use Case

Research search engine rankings for SEO analysis:

  • You need to track keyword rankings for your website
  • You want to analyze competitor positions in search results
  • You need data for SEO competition analysis
  • You want to monitor SERP changes over time

What this Workflow Does

The workflow uses ScrapingRobot API to fetch Google search results:

  • Retrieves SERP data for your target keywords
  • Captures URL rankings and page titles
  • Processes up to 5000 searches with free account
  • Organizes results for SEO analysis

Setup

  1. Create a ScrapingRobot account and get your API key
  2. Add your ScrapingRobot API key to the HTTP Request node's GET SERP token parameter
  3. Either connect your keyword database (column name "Keyword") or use the "Set Keywords" node
  4. Configure your preferred output database connection

How to Adjust it to Your Needs

  • Modify keyword source to pull from different databases
  • Adjust the number of SERP results to capture
  • Customize output format for your reporting needs

More templates and n8n workflows >>> @simonscrapes

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - When clicking ‘Test workflow’

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.manualTrigger - manualTrigger
Config choices
Version 1

Block 2 - SERP results

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 3 - Separate

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices
Version 1

Block 4 - Title <> Empty

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.filter - filter
Config choices
Version 2

Block 5 - Assign SERP #pos

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 6 - GET SERP

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 7 - Sticky Note29

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Sticky Note30

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Sticky Note22

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Connect to your own database -

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 11 - Set Keywords to get SERPs for

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 12 - Sticky Note24

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 13 - Sticky Note31

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Sticky Note27

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 15 - Connect to your own database2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.noOp - noOp
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Assign SearchQuery

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 17 - Split out Keywords

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.splitOut - splitOut
Config choices
Version 1

Block 18 - Sticky Note40

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - Sticky Note18

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Get Google search results (SERPs) for SEO research
Complexity advanced
Nodes 19
Categories Market Research
Author simonscrapes
Published 20 Oct 2024

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/2475/2475.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Get Google search results (SERPs) for SEO research do?

Use Case Research search engine rankings for SEO analysis: You need to track keyword rankings for your website You want to analyze competitor positions in search results You need data for SEO compe...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Market Research use case.